How do I properly serve divorce papers?

In Kansas, if you are filing for a divorce, you must properly serve the divorce papers on your spouse. You can have an adult family member, a friend, or a law enforcement officer serve the papers, as long as they are not a party to the divorce. The first step is to contact your county court and fill out the divorce paperwork. Make sure to fill out all the necessary forms and have your spouse’s address listed. Once the papers are filled out and signed, they can be served. Depending on the county, you may have to hire a professional process server, or be allowed to serve the papers yourself. The person serving the papers must be 18 years old or older, not a party to the divorce, and must have a valid I.D. evidence. They must also fill out an Affidavit of Service and file it with the court. It is also important to provide a copy of the divorce paperwork to your spouse. The process server has to physically give the papers to the spouse or leave them at their residence. If your spouse can’t be found, then the process server must post the papers to their last known address. Once all of this is completed, the service of the divorce papers is valid and the court will proceed with the divorce proceedings.

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